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R376 KUB

1997 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,617 mi
Last recorded85,617 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Seat Arosa60,650 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 KUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 85,617 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 94,268 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 94,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 82,159 miles

OSR tyre cracked on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 82,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

OSR tyre cracked on side wall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,315 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 78,312 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,499 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 72,499 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 64,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 60,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake long

Fail 1 Nov 2006 51,987 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

handbrake long

Pass 24 Mar 2006 44,306 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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R376 KUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 60,650 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R376 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R376 KUB is a 1997 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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